Georgetown Working League serving our community since 1913

About GWL

2025 Holiday Luncheon

GWL Happenings

The Georgetown Working League (GWL) has been very busy over the past few months, and we're excited about all that lies ahead in 2026. In the coming months, we'll be preparing for our big summer fundraising efforts, celebrating our Georgetown scholars, and—most importantly—making sure to have fun along the way.

This fall, the GWL distributed funds raised during the summer to local community groups, voted on new officers, hosted a table at the GCC November Craft Fair, welcomed new members, and offered two popular craft workshops (felt snowmen and watercolor gift tags). Thanks to the hard work of our Membership Committee, chaired by Melinda Porter and Kathi Spaulding, our membership has grown, and we are thrilled to welcome so many new faces.

In December, we gathered for our annual Holiday Luncheon. It was wonderful to dress in our festive best, enjoy a delicious potluck meal, and spend time together. Thanks to Diann Longstreet, we even captured the day with a group photo—it was truly a lovely celebration. George—the GWL mascot—was passed on to his new homes during the party. Since the 1980s, George has spent each year with a league member who demonstrates outstanding service. His host takes George on adventures and documents the year with photos along the way. Marilyn O'Neil was our 2025 recipient, and she and George had a hard time choosing just one member to receive the honor of hosting George in 2026. After much thought and consultation, they selected two! Susan Bean and Judie Teller—two of our hardworking members who are always ready to lend a hand—will share custody of George this year, and both are truly deserving of this recognition.

Looking ahead to summer 2026, the GWL quilters have been hard at work since September on the new quilt. Annual quilt raffle ticket sales will begin with the opening of the Thrift & Gifts shop over Memorial Day weekend. To see the quilt's progress—and catch hints of this year's theme—visit our GWL website or Facebook page (links below). SEW Days, organized by league member Judie Teller, are back again, with members busy creating items for the Thrifts & Gifts shop. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming changes at the shop and what's ahead for the GWL.

The Georgetown Working League is always looking for new members. There are so many fun and meaningful ways to get involved—and great friendships to be made along the way. Our members volunteer in the Thrifts & Gifts shop, serve on committees, raise funds for the community, award scholarships, pick balsam, quilt, bake, volunteer at Bids & Bites, sell quilt raffle tickets, sew, take photos, paint, craft, and so much more. We also love to be together, so if you don't have a lot of time to volunteer, please know that you are still welcome to join us for the gathering and conversation.

The GWL offers a true buffet of opportunities, and you don't need to live in Georgetown year-round, be crafty, retired, or a woman to join. Curious to learn more? Email us at gtownworkingleague@gmail.com to try out a meeting, stop by the GCC for Creative Mondays from 10:00–12:00, or join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays for our business and workshop meetings from 10:00–12:00. We look forward to meeting you!